Chapter 9
Environmental Infrastructure
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
50m for smaller WWTPs. A greater buffer e.g. 100m could be considered for WWTPs, or pumping stations catering for >1,500pe. rehabilitation activities, capital maintenance activities, etc . , and Irish Water and Cork City Council will continue to monitor the performance of the networks to ensure that the most urgent works are prioritised as required. Continually progressing sewer Water treatment/source capacity: The majority of Cork city and suburbs are supplied from the Cork City Water Resource Zone, which includes the Lee Road Water Treatment Plant, the Inniscarra Water Treatment Plant and the Glashaboy Water Treatment Plant. There is considerable interconnectivity between all water supplies serving the city, and there is capacity available from a treatment/source perspective to cater for the proposed population targets in the Draft City Development Plan.
With regard to the development of sensitive receptors, such as dwellings, in close proximity to existing wastewater treatment facilities a buffer of 50m should be provided for smaller Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTPs). A greater buffer of 100m will be considered for WWTPs, or pumping stations catering for >1,500pe.
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• Irish Water is currently reviewing the network and storage needs for the Ballincollig area and will keep the Council updated on progress as the City Development Plan progresses • Lee Road WTP upgrade:-Construction of a new water treatment plant on the existing site at Lee Road is well advanced and once works are complete (anticipated in Q1 2022 subject to funding and approvals processes), the upgraded and modernised
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